Broaden your Horizon guide - Oulu

14. CHECKLIST BEFORE GOING ON
EXCHANGE
14.1. Before the exchange
A) STUDY PLAN
Get to know the courses offered by to
universities you are applying to
Show your study plan (Learning Agreement) to
your Departmental Coordinator at the University
of Oulu and have it signed- 1 study point
(opintopiste) in the University of Oulu is equal 1
ECTS point (for students going to Europe)
University of Oulu does not have requirements
concerning the amount of study points students
need to gain during the exchange period.
However, in order to receive study support, the
minimum amount is 4,8 study points per month.
The host university may have requirements
concerning the courses and/or the amount of
credits per semester. For more information, you
can contact the International Services or your
Departmental Coordinator.
Check the course information in case of changes
Be flexible and aware of information during the
first semester
B) PAPERWORK AT THE UNIVERSITY OF
OULU
Apply for exchange grant in the SoleGRANT
system. The information goes straight to the study
support officials once yuo submit it.
It is compulsory to register to the university,
registering to the student union is optional (except
for students who are going through ISEP or to
UNCG or Washington College)
Apply for a residence permit, from Finland or
from your home country well in advance
Get the European Health Insurance Card form
KELA if you are eligible for it.
If you are on regular medication, take some
medicine with you, as well as check its agailability
in the host country. Check if you have a need for
vaccinations.
C) INSURANCE
Take an insurance that covers the whole
duration of your exchange
Insurance of the University of Oulu is not valid
during the exchange period!
Some people think that taking an insurance is
overreacting and even waste of money. However,
every year it proves that for some students
insurance is worth more than gold.
D) HOUSING
Remember to apply for housing in time!
Finding an apartment varies depending on the
destination and exchange programme. Helpful
information can be found in feedback forms given
by previous exchange students.www.oulu.fi/
yliopisto/opiskelu/vaihtaripalautteet (in Finnish)
14.2. During the exchange
A) PAPERWORK AT THE HOST UNIVERSITY
Tuition fees are not applicable for students
participating in an exchange programme
Students might need to pay, for example,
for teaching materials, membersip fees and
corresponding costs
Take with you extra passport photos
B) IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT
Take with you the European Health Insurance
card as well as your own insurance. Host
university may also provide some kind of insurance
for the students. Find out more as soon as you
arrive.
26